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China has revealed not one, but TWO 6th Generation Aircraft to the Public.

China has revealed not one, but TWO 6th Generation Aircraft to the Public.

Images from X show TWO 6th generation aircraft that China appears to already be flying.

Dec 26, 2024
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Video of one of the Changdu aircraft spotted in China (X)

Introduction:

TWO new 6th generation aircraft was recently seen flying overhead in China, having been captured by multiple public observers. The planes are believed to each be from China’s major Aerospace Companies: Chengdu and Shenyang. Chengdu’s was found to have the delta-planform design, similar to concepts of the United States NGAD, while Shenyang’s design appeared to be more of a “Cranked-Kite”.


Chengdu: A Delta-Wing Fighter with Three Engines:

Screencaptures from videos taken of the Chengdu aircraft (X)

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